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Brilliant Boy
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"Brilliant Boy" | |||||
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Song by The Rentals | |||||
Album | Return of the Rentals | ||||
Released | October 24, 1995 | ||||
Format | CD | ||||
Recorded | Poop Alley Studios | ||||
Length | 4:15 | ||||
Label | Maverick Records / Reprise Records | ||||
Writer(s) | Matt Sharp | ||||
Producer(s) | Matt Sharp, Tom Grimley | ||||
Status | Officially released | ||||
Return of the Rentals track listing | |||||
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"Brilliant Boy" is the seventh track on The Rentals debut album, Return of the Rentals. The song was originally demoed under the title "Stupid Girl."
Contents
Personnel
- Matt Sharp - vocals, bass, synth, extra guitars
- Cherielynn Westrich - vocals
- Rod Cervera - guitar
- Tom Grimley - synth
- Petra Haden - violin, harmony vocals
- Patrick Wilson - drums
Audio
Lyrics
Virginia backyards, suburban life
Don't wake the parents on Potomac tonight
Roll on the couch by the T.V.'s light
In the basement, no one else in sight
I fear the day that I am not with you
Unlock the front door, sneak out the house
Down to Montana where A.C. hangs out
Feeling fifteen, feeling no doubt
That your sweet voice let my youth out
You're just a stupid girl, stupid girl
Stupid girl, I ain't no brilliant boy
You're just a stupid girl, stupid girl
I ain't no brilliant boy
Down to train depot, get in line, in file
Goodbye, Virginia, with your lousy style
Goodbye, my gal, same time next year
Goodbye, my gal, I'll always love you dear
Stupid girl, stupid girl
I ain't no brilliant boy